La storia di Cesare. Scegliere a occhi chiusi la felicità

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Valentina’s life has not always been easy. But with Federico by her side, she feels invincible, and when they decide to become a family, nothing seems like it can go wrong. First comes sweet Alessandro, then Teresa, a whirlwind of energy, and finally Cesare, the “blond one” of the house. Everything is perfect, until one day a small coffee-colored spot appears on Cesare’s skin. It seems like nothing, but better to check. Visit after visit, doubts creep in and grow stronger, and one coldly technical and yet threatening word keeps coming up, far too often, until the diagnosis leaves no room for doubt: it is a form of neurofibromatosis, NF1, a rare genetic disorder. When little Cece is only eighteen months old, they discover the first tumor, which will take away his sight forever and will spread over the years to other parts of his head, repeatedly testing the entire family. But Valentina and Cesare do not lose heart, and they respond with an extraordinary zest for life to every difficulty that stands in their way, accompanied by their affectionate dog Joy, who is always cheering for Cece. Slowly, Cesare learns to see the world his way, using any trick he can to explore what’s around him – even a shoehorn if necessary! – and with an extra sense: humor. Fascinating, moving, and incredibly true, La storia di Cesare is a wonderful tale of strength, resilience, courage, and above all, love in its purest forms: that of a mother for her child, and a child for life.